The column that says a museum in the oldest section of the Bridgeton Library would tie in nicely with what is there now, the library, and the mayor is for the museum and certainly are all the historians, like Penny Watson, of Watson & Henry, who should be on the city payroll as the downtown developer with the most sense to go with Cindy Williams, who is going to blaze a new trail in the city park and needs somebody to partner with her on the downtown, and Penny seems the least political of all the candidates and not a proponent of moving the library.

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Good morning!

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Weather good until Wednesday.

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From the desk of James Florio.

"Ms. Leslie Ficcaglia

Dear Leslie,

"Few have contributed as much by preserving The Pinelands as you have. Your advice and support for me when I was chairman was invaluable.

"The people of New Jersey owe you a lot. I offer you my thanks on their behalf.

"We are hosting a party for a Pinelands Commissioner that was recently replaced in Cumberland County over the 'Pineline' vote.

"Leslie Ficcaglia had served for 18 years, concurrently with Governor Florio, and we were hoping that a short note of 'congratulations for a job well done, I enjoyed serving with you' could be sent with the governor's signature.

"Governor Byrne is also sending one and we are hoping for all four governors.

"If you could assist, or could direct me to the right person, it would be a tremendous help.

"The party is on June 28.

"Of course, we would love to have Gov. Florio attend, but realize that is probably out of the question.

"Thanks.''

— Ficcaglia supporter

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"Hi, stranger,

"If there is any way to get this letter and picture published, it would be a tiny step in righting the wrong that was done to Leslie Ficcaglia.

"After 18 years of dedicated service, to read in the paper that you have been replaced was a disgrace.

"Jennifer Lookabaugh Swift and Bruce Peterson presented Leslie with a plaque and the attached letter from Gov. Florio at a party honoring her.''

— Ficcaglia supporter

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"Congratulations on mentioning the Sixers in your column.

" I haven't seen anyone wear a Sixers jersey in at least 10 years.

"Loyal Philly fans.''

— FM3

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Two teams ahead of the Sixersin the draft got stronger this year.

Whoops!

Six teams behind the Sixers got stronger.

Whoops!

Everybody got stronger for next year except the Sixers.

Wonder what the Vegas line will be on the number of Sixer wins next season?

The Sixers passed it last season with 18.

Take the under this season and enjoy the losses.

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The Sixers are 200-1 to win the NBA title next season along with the Bucks.

That's a disgrace.

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MY KIND OF TOWN: Where a community meeting in the projects in Salem with the residents doing the talking — saying anything they want about their hopes and fears — and the police chief and ministerium listening — listening — is more important than any project going on in the city of Salem, and it can be about anything from crime to kids to a biggest need — if they want the voice.